Growth of $1,000 VAMI and Monthly Return
Trading Description, Risk Strategy & Background
Our Opus strategy is built on a three-pillared approach, integrating global macro trends, academic insights, and an analytical framework. We focus on fundamental drivers and apply proven strategies to harvest risk premia. 1) Macro Focus: Targets fundamental drivers of financial markets, identifying divergences and possible reversals, 2) Strategic Depth: Uses value, carry, momentum, and mean-reversion strategies within the G10+ FX space, and 3) Advanced Analytics: Leverages proprietary indicators, positioning data, and sentiment analysis. Risk control is achieved through a variety of means which in most market conditions should minimize drawdowns. The first is portfolio construction and diversification; second is controlling leverage through position sizing adjusted according to account size, volatility and risk-reward analysis; and third is catastrophic stop based on money management rules.
Oliver Danvel is the Portfolio Managers for Merizon Group. Merizon's team brings 50 years of combined expertise in research, trading, and portfolio management, delivering a wealth of diverse experience.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | ROR (YTD) | Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -8.14% | -8.14% | -8.14% | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 5.76% | 0.40% | 0.15% | -1.43% | -0.09% | -3.55% | 3.71% | -1.39% | -1.62% | 1.21% | -0.21% | -3.16% | -0.60% | -6.53% |
| 2024 | 9.07% | 0.90% | -0.47% | -0.46% | 1.78% | 0.03% | -0.69% | 5.76% | 1.65% | 0.18% | 2.57% | -4.48% | 16.32% | -4.48% |
| 2023 | 1.85% | 1.12% | 1.81% | -3.68% | 4.51% | 5.83% | -0.12% | 0.68% | 2.62% | 1.81% | 0.35% | -5.95% | 10.76% | -5.95% |
| 2022 | -0.43% | 2.34% | 1.78% | 0.36% | 1.84% | 1.33% | -0.67% | 2.25% | 0.21% | 0.95% | 0.86% | -2.19% | 8.87% | -2.19% |
| 2021 | 1.05% | 1.00% | 0.51% | -1.32% | -4.31% | 6.78% | 0.83% | 0.46% | 0.16% | -0.74% | 3.00% | 1.65% | 9.06% | -5.57% |
Track Record Compiled By: Francis-Clarke LLP
Accounting Notes: Rates of returns are calculated from trading in managed accounts as well as proprietary accounts. Returns from proprietary trading are based on proforma adjustments to a proprietary account to reflect fees. Client accounts are traded in like fashion. The information about this trading program is not intended for persons or entities resident, located or registered in jurisdictions that restrict the distribution of such trading programs.
Annual Performance Summary
| Year | Yearly Return | Max Drawdown | Year-End AUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -8.14% | -8.14% | $4,505,367 |
| 2025 | -0.60% | -6.53% | $4,505,367 |
| 2024 | 16.32% | -4.48% | $4,532,749 |
| 2023 | 10.76% | -5.95% | $3,896,757 |
| 2022 | 8.87% | -2.19% | $3,518,125 |
| Year | Yearly Return | Max DD |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -8.14% | -8.14% |
| 2025 | -0.60% | -6.53% |
| 2024 | 16.32% | -4.48% |
Accounting Notes:
Rates of returns are calculated from trading in managed accounts as well as proprietary accounts. Returns from proprietary trading are based on proforma adjustments to a proprietary account to reflect fees. Client accounts are traded in like fashion. The information about this trading program is not intended for persons or entities resident, located or registered in jurisdictions that restrict the distribution of such trading programs.Risk Disclosure
THIS MATTER IS INTENDED AS A SOLICITATION FOR MANAGED FUTURES. THE RISK OF TRADING COMMODITY FUTURES, OPTIONS, FOREIGN EXCHANGE ('FOREX') AND/OR CRYPTOCURRENCIES IS SUBSTANTIAL. THE HIGH DEGREE OF LEVERAGE ASSOCIATED WITH COMMODITY FUTURES, OPTIONS AND FOREX CAN WORK AGAINST YOU AS WELL AS FOR YOU. THIS HIGH DEGREE OF LEVERAGE CAN RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL LOSSES, AS WELL AS GAINS. YOU SHOULD THEREFORE CAREFULLY CONSIDER WHETHER SUCH TRADING IS SUITABLE FOR YOU IN LIGHT OF YOUR FINANCIAL CONDITION. IF YOU ARE UNSURE YOU SHOULD SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. AN INVESTOR MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE CTA’S CURRENT DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT BEFORE INVESTING. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES OF PROFIT NO MATTER WHO IS MANAGING YOUR MONEY.PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE SUCCESS. IN SOME CASES MANAGED ACCOUNTS ARE CHARGED SUBSTANTIAL COMMISSIONS AND ADVISORY FEES. THOSE ACCOUNTS SUBJECT TO THESE CHARGES, MAY NEED TO MAKE SUBSTANTIAL TRADING PROFITS JUST TO AVOID DEPLETION OF THEIR ASSETS. EACH COMMODITY TRADING ADVISOR ("CTA") IS REQUIRED BY THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") TO ISSUE TO PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS A RISK DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT OUTLINING THESE FEES, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND OTHER ASSOCIATED RISKS. A HARD COPY OF THESE RISK DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS ARE READILY AVAILABLE BY CLICKING ON EACH CTA'S "REQUEST DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT" BUTTON.
THE FULL RISK OF COMMODITY FUTURES, OPTIONS AND FOREX TRADING CAN NOT BE ADDRESSED IN THIS RISK DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. NO CONSIDERATION TO INVEST SHOULD BE MADE WITHOUT THOROUGHLY READING THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT OF EACH OF THE CTAS IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST. REQUESTING A DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT PLACES YOU UNDER NO OBLIGATION AND EACH DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED AT NO COST. THE CFTC HAS NOT PASSED UPON THE MERITS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS NOR ON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS. OTHER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED TO YOU BEFORE AN ACCOUNT MAY BE OPENED FOR YOU.
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS SHOULD NOT BASE THEIR DECISION ON INVESTING IN THIS TRADING PROGRAM SOLELY ON THE PAST PERFORMANCE PRESENTED. ADDITIONALLY, IN MAKING AN INVESTMENT DECISION, PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS MUST ALSO RELY ON THEIR OWN EXAMINATION OF THE PERSON OR ENTITY MAKING THE TRADING DECISIONS AND THE TERMS OF THE ADVISORY AGREEMENT INCLUDING THE MERITS AND RISKS INVOLVED.
AUTUMN GOLD CTA INDEXES ARE NON-INVESTABLE INDEXES COMPRISED OF THE CLIENT PERFORMANCE OF CTA PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN THE AUTUMN GOLD DATABASE AND DO NOT REPRESENT THE COMPLETE UNIVERSE OF CTAS. INVESTORS SHOULD NOTE THAT IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO INVEST IN THESE INDEXES.